SHILLONG, MAY 25: The state government termed the 24 hours bandh call given by the proscribed HNLC from 6 pm on May 26 to 6 pm on May 27 followed by a week road night blockade in the Khasi and Jaintia hills as “ blatant and irresponsible call” and assured the people that all steps have been taken to ensure that the government offices, institutions and banks function normally.
The government political department statement on Monday night said the government encourages all private and public transport operators to ply their vehicles normally and all commercial establishments to function normally.
The statement said in addition to the commercial transport system, public transport will run normally. Elaborate security arrangements in cities and towns and along all highways have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic during the shutdown and night road blockade. All educational institutions will also be covered by adequate security force.
The statement informed that the chief secretary held a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills [Eastern Range], senior officers of the government, DGP and senior police officials and representatives of financial institutions on May 25. The statement said all government offices will function normally and all absences must be explained, failing which it will be treated as absence without leave.
The State Bank of India has been advised to open the clearing house in order to facilitate clearing of bank transactions during the bandh day, the statement informed adding all citizens are advised to contact the telephone number 2222277 in case they were pressured or obstructed on the way to their work.
The statement further said shops and financial institutions are requested to cooperate with the government for filing of FIRs or sharing of CCTV footage with the police for appropriate action on the matter.
It also informed that the district administrations will arrange transport to facilitate citizens who go to their respective place of work.
The statement said that the government once again takes the opportunity to appeal to all citizens in the state to firmly denounce such illegal acts, to assist the government’s authorities, and to go about their normal day to day activities for the benefit of all citizens especially those who depend on such activities for their basic livelihood, and thus as responsible citizens to join the government in ensuring a normal, free and peaceful day.- By Our Reporter
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